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The Rowayton Civic Association continues its music series with Anthem on Sunday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Bayley Beach. The reggae band is just back from entertaining U.S. troops in Japan, South Korea, Guam and Hawaii. Anthem prides itself on providing musical diversity for lovers of all reggae, from roots to dancehall. For series updates and to learn more about the performers and their sponsors, visit www.rowaytonct.com. Next week, Sunday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Bayley Beach, Eric Lindell will perform blues New Orleans style.

Farmers Market at Pinkney Park

Don't forget the Farmers Market is open every Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in Pinkney Park. It is a perfect place for a Friday lunch as there will be fresh and local lobster rolls, brick oven pizza, and other lunch items, snacks and desserts so you can create an instant picnic lunch in the park.

Children can be soldiers for a day

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 15, when the Rowayton Historical Society will host a Civil War encampment on the banks of the Five Mile River. Children can sign up to be a "soldier for a day" and will receive a Union kepi and "musket," practice drills and enjoy a soldier's meal. Soldiers from the 20th Connecticut and other Connecticut Civil War regiments will set up a Union camp in Pinkney Park, and there will be activities for children and adults as well as food, music, art and a Civil War "cannon" firing into the river. That afternoon, at 3 p.m., Civil War author Blaikie Hines will give a special talk on "the life of a Union soldier." To register and or for information, contact the RHS at info@rowaytonhistoricalsociety.org or call 203 831-1036. The event is sponsored in part by Fairfield County Bank.

Business and bagels at library

Ever think about going back to basics in marketing your small business? Is Every Door Direct Mail right for you? Find out at the next "Business and Bagels" event at the Rowayton Library. The quarterly business seminar is back Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 a.m. Bill Llewellyn, owner of Universal Printing and Mailing Services, Inc. and Randy Yott, business development Specialist of the U.S. Postal Service will discuss Every Door Direct Mail, a new program recently launched by the U.S. Postal Service. Llewellyn is owner of Universal Printing and Mailing Services in Fairfield. Following a career at Sotheby'sAuction House in New York, where he was responsible for distribution of its North American auction catalogues and related marketing, he joined Universal in 2000. He also serves as vice president of the Postal Customer Council of Fairfield County. This program is co-sponsored by Fairfield County SCORE. Bagels and coffee will be served. This program is free and open to the public. Reservations are preferred. Call 203-838-5038 or email rsvp@rowayton.org.

Spend time with `Romeo and Juliet'

Thanks to Shakespeare on the Sound, Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is being performed as a dinner party among friends who have an annual tradition of reading a Shakespeare play on a gorgeous summer's night. Over the course of reading the play, the story will take over and the guests both on stage and off will find themselves completely taken over by the momentum and poetry of the events in the classic romance. Performances are at Pinkney Park through Sunday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. (no performances on Mondays). All performances are free, but donations are appreciated. Bring your own seating. Purchase food and beverage in the park brought to you by Brendan's 101 in Rowayton.

Come appreciate the art of the story

Fridays at 2 p.m. at the Rowayton Library, everyone is invited to enjoy the art of the story. Promote storytelling and reading as a family with storyteller Lot Therrio. This summer's theme is nature and this week's stories feature animal tales. Therrio is known for spinning tales of fun and adventure. This program is made possible -- in part -- through a grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council.

Shop til you drop at Seaside Delights

Grab your friends and come shop at Seaside Delights -- the Rowayton Historical Society's fun new shop in Pinkney Park -- chock full of hostess presents, Rowayton-wear, fisherman finds, and plenty of T-shirts and sweatshirts for your beach parties. A portion of each purchase benefits the RHS. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find out more at www.seasidedelights.com.

Reception for Flora at Brendan's

Brendan's 101 will be hosting reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, for the "Art of Joel Flora." The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 8. For information, visit www.florahillstudios.com.

Events to note

Nature Digital Photography at the library, Mondays at 2 p.m. for kids ages 8 and up through Aug. 6.

Origami at the library, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. through Aug. 7.

Beadwork at the library, Wednesdays at 2 p.m. through Aug. 8.

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All events at the Rowayton Library are free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted). For information, call 203-838-5038 or visit www.Rowayton.org.